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'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', school and co...
Pass rates for maths and English resits remain significantly lower than students taking them for the first time.
Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is acused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rig...
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
At least 13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Verstappen stayed at...
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retiremen...
Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.
Tinder conman who claimed he was a millionaire jailed for taking ...
Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts.
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first...
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can'...
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM say...
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe
Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.
Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking w...
New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to opportunity.
Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized ...
Alan MacPherson, 83, from Stenhousemuir, amassed two million indecent images, believed to be the biggest such collection ever seized by Scottish Police.
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirm...
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed world title fight
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating back to 1910 has been discovered in Mold, Flintshire, at a vintage roadshow.
What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.
Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dum...
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
Canadian marathon route was 674m too long
The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.
Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' cr...
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
Five in Five: Football quiz No 4
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
Which supplements do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?
How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England?
The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.
What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their ...
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
Aguero and Shearer star in best opening-round debuts
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Premier League's greatest opening-day debuts, including Alan Shearer's Blackburn blinder and Michu's Swansea screamers.
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced ...
Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Rus...
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands.
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day ...
Lily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.
Russia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least five
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a children's hospital had been damaged in the overnight strikes.
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'.
Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return...
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.
The dangers of politicians being "too online" - or not online eno...
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country...
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.























































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